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Venezuela's withdrawal from ICC

The withdrawal of a nation from the ICC serves as a relevant case study for discussing the challenges, mandate, and criticisms of international institutions, though it lacks a direct impact on India.

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Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The decision is described by the Venezuelan government as irrevocable.
The government justifies the withdrawal by alleging a geographical bias within the ICC, specifically claiming the court disproportionately targets nations in the Global South.

Questions

Discuss the challenges faced by international judicial institutions in maintaining impartiality and legitimacy in the context of the Global South. How do such withdrawals impact the efficacy of international criminal justice? 150 words

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Prelims

Which international body is responsible for the prosecution of individuals for the gravest crimes of concern to the international community, such as genocide and war crimes?

Syllabus

International institutions, agencies, fora: structure, mandate GS2

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Sources

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’

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